In all zoning districts, off-street parking requirements for the storage of motor vehicles for the use of occupants, employees and patrons of the buildings hereafter erected, altered or extended after the effective date of this comprehensive amendment, (September 16, 1981) shall be provided as hereinafter prescribed.

(1)

Existing parking facilities. Off-street parking existing at the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived which serves an existing building or use, shall not be reduced below, or if already less than, shall not be further required under the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

Location. All permitted and required accessory off-street parking spaces, whether open or enclosed shall be located on the same lot as the use to which such spaces are accessory, except that spaces may be provided within a radius of 300 feet from the lot boundary on land which is in the same ownership as the use to which they are accessory, subject to deed restrictions binding the owner and his heirs, successors and assigns to maintain the required number of spaces available throughout the life of such use. However, no portion of a vehicle shall project into a street, sidewalk or alley.

(3)

Joint parking facilities. Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking; however, the number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses computed separately.

(4)

Computation. When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this article results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of less than one-half may be disregarded while a fraction of one-half or in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.

(5)

Size. Each off-street parking space shall have a width of at least nine feet and an area of not less than 180 square feet, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns or work areas. Such space shall have a vertical clearance of at least seven feet.

(6)

Access. There shall be adequate provision for ingress and egress to all parking spaces. All off-street parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements. No driveway across public property nor curb shall exceed a width of 30 feet. No off-street parking may exist that requires cars to back out into public thoroughfares.

(7)

In yards. No vehicle shall be parked in any front yard except upon a regularly constructed driveway. Parking lots may be allowed in the front yard if authorized by the zoning board of appeals and provided that the parking is in accord with all other chapter provisions. Except in the R-3A district, parking space that is open to the sky may be located in a required side or rear yard, but shall not be closer than five feet to a lot line.

(8)

Parking for places of worship. The number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced if there exists, within 500 feet of the place of worship, public or private parking lots containing a sufficient number of off-street parking spaces to satisfy the requirements of the table of required parking spaces set forth in this section. The place of worship must provide the difference if the number of parking spaces in the private or public lots must be shown to be available, in writing, for worshipers on the day or days of greatest use.

(9)

Uses not specifically mentioned. For those uses not specifically mentioned in the following table, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be as recommended by the plan commission and required by the village board of trustees.

(10)

Number of parking spaces required. The amount of required off-street parking spaces for new uses or buildings, additions thereto, and additions to existing buildings shall be determined in accordance with the table of required parking spaces set out in this section.

REQUIRED PARKING SPACES

(Code 1985, § 38-11(1))

There shall be provided, and maintained, adequate off-street loading and unloading facilities in connection with any structure or use which is to be erected or substantially altered, and which require the receipt or distribution of material or merchandise by truck or similar vehicle. Said off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Size and location. Each loading space shall not be less than 12 feet in width, 35 feet in length, and have a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet; and it shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion. Off-street loading space may occupy all or any part of any required yard; however, no portion of a vehicle shall project into a street, sidewalk or alley while being loaded or unloaded.

(2)

Utilization. Space allocated to any off-street loading spaces shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof. An area adequate for maneuvering, ingress and egress shall be provided in addition to the required loading space. No off-site loading may exist which requires backing onto a public thoroughfare.

(3)

Required number of off-street loading spaces. The minimum amount of off-street loading space shall be provided, according to the following table:

For each additional 100,000 square feet, one additional loading space is required.

(Code 1985, § 38-11(2))

Every parcel of land hereinafter used as a public or private parking area, for five or more cars or as a loading area, including a commercial parking lot, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Screening and landscaping. Off-street parking areas for five or more vehicles, excluding single-family dwellings with licensed vehicles, and off-street loading areas, shall be effectively screened on each side adjoining or fronting on property situated in a residence district, or any institutional premises, by a fence and/or densely planted compact hedge, not less than four feet, nor more than seven feet from any lot line.

(2)

Minimum distances and setbacks. No off-street loading area or parking area, or part thereof, for five or more vehicles, excluding single-family dwellings with licensed vehicles, shall be closer than ten feet to any dwelling, school, hospital or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot, or five feet from any lot line.

(3)

Surfacing. Any off-street parking or off-street loading area shall be surfaced with an impervious surface. All business and commercial areas shall be marked so as to provide for the orderly and safe loading, parking and storage of self-propelled vehicles.

(4)

Lighting. Lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking, or loading area, shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining residential structures. Off-street parking facilities for multiple-family dwellings shall be adequately lighted. No light shall be higher than 25 feet. This does not apply to single-family dwellings.

(5)

Drainage. Any off-street parking area and off-street loading area shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water without detriment to surrounding uses. Any business with 20,000 square feet or more of roof and/or pavement area shall have a drain connected to the storm drainage system.

(6)

Repair and service. No storage of any kind, nor any repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies shall be permitted within any required off-street parking and/or loading space.

(Code 1985, § 38-11(3))

(a)

Submission of plot plan. Any application for a building permits, or certificate of occupancy where no building permit is required, shall include therewith a plot plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing all parking and loading facilities in compliance with this chapter.

(b)

Control of off-site parking facilities. In cases where parking facilities are permitted on a lot, other than the lot on which the building or use is located, they shall be and remain in the same possession or ownership as the zoning lot occupied by the building or use to which the parking facilities are accessory. No such off-street parking facilities shall be authorized, and no occupancy permit shall be issued, until and unless the zoning board of appeals has reviewed the plans, heard the applicant, and made findings that the common ownership or possession of the zoning lot and the site of the parking facilities are reasonably certain to continue, and that the off-site parking facilities will be maintained at all times during the life of the proposed building or use.

(Code 1985, § 38-11(4))

In addition to the enforcement provided in sections 114-409—114-412, the provisions of this article may be enforced by the police department. The enforcement may be by issuance of complaints, citations or "P" tickets. A violation of any part of this article shall carry with it a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $500.00, each day constituting a separate offense.

(Code 1985, § 38-11(5))

(a)

The term "recreational vehicle" is defined as a portable structure, self-propelled or towable by another vehicle, of such size and weight as not to require special highway movement permits, primarily designed and constructed for recreational, camping or travel use.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or use any recreational vehicle for living or sleeping purposes upon any street, alley, lane, highway, municipal off-street parking lot or other public place or upon any lot, piece, parcel, or tract of land within the village, except within a lawfully established and licensed recreational park, campground or other like facility which is designed and equipped to operate for the purpose of providing temporary accommodations for such units, or as provided for hereinafter.

(c)

In all residential zones, it is permissible to park a recreational vehicle, camping trailer, or boat and trailer in the following manner:

(1)

Parking is permitted inside any enclosed structure which otherwise conforms to the zoning requirements of the particular zone where located.

(2)

Parking is allowed on the driveway or other existing asphalt or concrete surface.

(3)

Parking in the side, rear, and front yards, except as allowed in subsections (c)(1) and (2) of this section, is not permitted except upon application for a variance from the zoning board of appeals.

(4)

No part of the unit may extend over the public sidewalk or public thoroughfare (right-of-way).

(5)

Parking is permitted only for storage purposes, and any recreational vehicle or trailer shall not be:

a.

Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines or electricity. The recreational vehicle may be connected to electricity temporarily for charging batteries and other purposes provided the receptacle and connection from the recreational vehicle has met the village electrical code.

b.

Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those items considered to be a part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.

(Code 1985, § 38-18)